Long ago in the empires of the East
There were two tribes abounding
and they never sought restitution
One tribe was of the Elephant
while the other tribe was of the Donkey
The Elephant tribe exclaimed
the elephant is more important
its stronger, it travels far and
is the center of attraction
The Donkey tribe proclaimed
the donkey is meek though
stubborn in battle and
refuse to back down
These tribes argued
days and days without a truce
Until an unknown tribe threatened
both of them saying, we don't
care for the elephant or the donkey
Your land will become our land
And your people will serve our people.
So the two tribe, the tribe of the elephant
and the tribe of the donkey fought within
themselves to survive and they were
overwhelmed with ideas and manuveurs
Their chiefs both thought to themselves
and to their commanders at the same time
they said, if we share the land and give
rational portion to our people then
we will survive together. Let us forge
a truce. Whoever has the best plan
can lead in turmoil and whoever has the will
of both tribes can devise a plan
After consulting their tribal warriors
they sought the messengers and when
all of the messengers met on truce ground,
they agree to just keep their message
knowing the message and pleased with it
shaking hands and told their chief and tribe
When the unknown tribe amassed an army,
The elephant tribe begin the fight distracting
the unknown army while the donkey tribe
charged like a calvary down the hills
behind the unknown tribe. Clashing
the unknown army and utterly wiping
them out and the two tribes, the tribe
of the elephant and the tribe of the donkey
went to their separate lands having a viligant friendship
and alliance for the good of their people.
About the Creator
Matthew Primous
I am a Black Scholar, International Scholar, & Google Scholar, & 3-Time Eber & Wein Best Poet., Nominee for Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2 time Akademia Excellence Essayists,& 2022 Honorary Muckrack Journalist.
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